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Dr. Emily Spitzer discusses the process of becoming an audiologist who primarily works in a research role. She explains what audiology students can do to prepare for a career in research, as well as connects current practicing clinicians with opportunities to conduct research of their own, including funding opportunities, and how the landscape of research is evolving. 1. How did you become interested in audiology and research? 2. What is RAISN and what do they offer? 3. How can AuDs get funding, and how are opportunities changing? 4. What can AuD students do to prepare themselves for a career in research?
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
AuD, CCC-A
Dakota Sharp, Au.D., CCC-A is a clinical assistant professor and audiologist at the University of South Carolina Montgomery-Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. He is originally from Virginia, and received both his bachelor's and doctorate of audiology from James Madison University in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. He completed his clinical externship year with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, where his love for pediatric cochlear implants and hearing aids was sparked. He works with patients of all ages in the clinic at UofSC, where he recently launched their newborn ABR services and pediatric hearing aid program. When he's not in clinic or teaching Master's SLP students, he is spending time with his wife, dog, and his fun-loving baby boy.
Au.D.
Emily Spitzer is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She received her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of North Carolina and her Bachelor of Sciences degree from Northwestern University. Emily's research focuses on improving outcomes for children and adults with cochlear implants, specifically for musicians and those with residual hearing.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
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| 5 min: Introductions |
| 15 min: Differences between Research / Clinical Audiology |
| 10 min: Opportunities for current clinicians in research |
| 10 min: The grant writing process |
| 10 min: How students can pursue research |
| 10 min: Research Audiologist Information and Support Network |
| Financial | Dr. Dakota Sharp is a paid employee of the University of South Carolina. He is the host for On the Ear and receives compensation from Speechtherapypd.com. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist. |
| Financial | Emily Spitzer received compensation for this presentation from SpeechTherapyPD.com |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist. |